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| Frequently Asked Questions |
Your Immigration Questions Answered by VisaPro.
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| 1. | What is J1 visa? | | |
| | | The J1 visa is a nonimmigrant visa which allows foreign nationals to enter the U.S. to participate in exchange programs to promote the sharing of knowledge and skills in education, arts and sciences. |
| | | | | J-1 visas are of two types: |
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| J-1 visas that do not have a restriction known as 'Home Residency Requirement' (HRR) |  |
| | J-1 visas that have the HRR restriction |
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Who are eligible for J-1 visa? | | | | | | Applicants eligible for J-1 visa are: |
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| | Students at all academic levels |  | |
| Trainees obtaining on-the-job training with firms, | institutions, and agencies |  |
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| Teachers of primary, secondary, and specialized schools |  | |
| Professors coming to teach or do research at institutions of higher learning |  | |
| Research scholars |  | | |
Professional trainees in the medical and allied fields |  | | |
International visitors coming for the purpose of travel, observation, consultation, research, training, sharing, or demonstrating specialized knowledge or skills, or participating in organized people-to-people programs |  | | |
au pairs |  | | |
Summer camp counselors |
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